This post has been sponsored by 1U. Our opinions are our own. Just Another Day In Password Land Entering password after password on a daily basis has become the norm for most tech users. But what if it didn’t have to be? The folks over at 1U have realized the daily grind that password memorization…
Under Armour, a brand typically associated with men’s athletics and wicking technology, is diversifying to reach more women. Part of the new expansion includes the new Under Armour Women–I Will What I Want fitness app. Another Fitness App?: Under Armour Women Under Armour (UA) launched its I Will What I Want campaign at the beginning…
Anyone with a home computer knows that regularly backing up their computer is something that is an absolute must. After all, computers aren’t designed to last forever, and one simple system failure could result in years of important data being wiped out in a single stroke. Just imagine how much information the average business would…
Nigerian princes emailing the elderly for wire transfers and credit card info are no longer the main online security threat. Malware has gotten better at hiding and tricking you or a company’s servers into revealing bits of personal info that can be bought and sold. This is no longer a paranoid scare tactic — this is how…
It’s the time of year when college students (myself included) face the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that are final exams. Students can be seen running around in a state of panic, using open textbooks as pillows, and rocking back and forth with glazed eyes mumbling incoherent nonsense about “kingdoms of ends,” “aggregate demand curves” and “hierarchies…
Still recovering from the final episode of How I Met Your Mother? I’m guessing you were appalled by it (like most of the known world). For everyone’s sake, I will try to steer clear from the TV show and share the five best apps for killing time. Whether you’re waiting for the bus or bored…
Spring is finally here, and the folks here at Geek Insider have been talking a lot about dropping a few pounds lately. Earlier this week we reviewed popular weight-loss app Lose It!, and our fans clamored for us to try out another fitness app that has taken the tech-oriented weight-loss world by storm, My Fitness…
There is no doubt smartphones have changed the world. The rise of the smartphone has led to one in five people across the world owning a device, and hundreds of thousands of applications available for us to download. From improving our sporting prowess, to shopping for groceries, we can just about do anything on our…
As the layers of ice and snow begin to melt (for most of us), and the first thoughts of swimsuit season creep into the backs of our minds, a Geek can’t help but wonder how to utilize technology to help reach fitness and weight-loss goals. Over the last few months, I have been exploring ways…
My Singing Monsters is a popular world-building game by Big Blue Bubble, Inc. available online and for Android and iOS. Like Minecraft or Spore, the game play is slow but incredibly addictive. Game Play The basis of play is to achieve an entire orchestra of singing monsters, each contributing a specific sound or rhythm, through…
Private Internet Access is a VPN connection for obscuring web footprints, and its creator—a company called London Trust Media—very generously gave Geek Insider a three-month trial run to see how we like it. Accordingly, my task was to give it a try and let you know my thoughts. I was rather looking forward to it,…
Where do you go to when sourcing for the latest news happening in the world? Viral news fanatics will probably pick Buzzfeed. People who live for celebrity news will find themselves perusing through Just Jared to see if there’s any mention of their favorite boy groups. What about the latest technology in computers? Geek Insider?…
From start-up businesses, to companies that have been around for a long time, all of them experience growing pains. It can be difficult to make the transition from a small mom-and-pop style business to a major manufacturer and logistics like sourcing materials and planning out efficient and cost effective product distribution can be nerve-wracking to…
Before you wag the finger at me, let me just remind you that this is only a matter of personal preference. (…And the personal preferences of several companies and publications…) Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. Capisce? Okay, let’s move on. Last week I wrote a post on overlays for photos which can be found…
In 2013, December was the happiest month for me. You might (or not; I just realized the title gave it away) be wondering if it’s because of the holiday season. While I enjoy receiving Christmas gifts, I have to say that it doesn’t quite beat the exciting news Visual Supply Co (VSCO) just announced. Because…